AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCARICOM & CCJ Update: Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre met CARICOM chair Kamla Persad-Bissessar in Trinidad to brief her on seeking a Caribbean Court of Justice advisory opinion over the appointment of CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett, alongside talks on health and crime-fighting cooperation. Public Input on Laws: Opposition Senator Elisha Norbert is pushing for stronger public consultation as new bills move through review, warning some measures may not get the scrutiny they deserve. Justice System Reform: Government is advancing a Plea Bargaining Bill aimed at easing court backlog and improving fairness, with support from Senator Virginia Albert-Poyotte and backing for reviewing custodial terms for well-behaved inmates. Regional Legal Tensions: The PNP is again attacking Senate President Tom Tavares-Finson’s stance on Jamaica’s CCJ position, arguing access to justice must be meaningful for all, not just the wealthy. Infrastructure & Safety: Minister Shawn Edward says the Hewanorra International Airport air traffic control tower is about 95% complete and expects full functionality by early 2027, while also flagging a proposed North-South Link Road as a major capital investment. Youth & Energy Push: International Youth Day coverage highlights calls for more youth voice in policy, plus renewed pressure to shift faster toward solar and geothermal to cut fuel costs.
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